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Materials List
ACTIVITY
Reading a Ruler
MATERIALS IN KIT
Series and Parallel Circuits
Complete the Circuit
What’s the Better Fit? D-cell batteries and holders Small light bulbs and holders Alligator clips Switches Small light bulbs and holders D-cell batteries and holders Insulated wire Permanent markers Rulers Wire cutters and strippers Assorted insulators and conductors
Peg boards Screwdrivers Nuts, bolts, screws, and washers of various sizes Pliers Wrenches
Science of Electricity Model Small bottle Rubber stoppers with holes Wooden dowel Foam tube 4 Rectangle magnets 2 Nails Digital Multimeter Push pin Hand operated pencil sharpener Ruler Permanent marker Sharp scissors Masking tape Fine sandpaper Utility knife (optional)
Introduction to Materials Selection Exploring Gear Ratios Hole plates Gears Dowel rods (3/8” x 12”) Perpendicular blocks D-cell battery with holder (optional) 3 Alligator clips (optional) Motor with adapter pin Variable resistor (optional) Permanent markers Ruler Cutting tool
Exploring Water Flow Demonstration Rubber pipe insulation to create water flow troughs
Predicting Water Flow Water flow troughs (see above) Large beaker, jug, or pitcher of water Meter stick or board for support Bucket or dish pan Masking tape Small, irregularly shaped objects Books
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS NEEDED
Rulers or meter sticks Tape measures Wrenches and other hand tools Objects to measure
Internet access
Large beaker, jug, or pitcher of water Meter stick or board for support Bucket or dish pan Round objects Flat objects (waterproof) Masking tape Glue gun and glue sticks Sand, gravel, or pebbles Washer (1”) Books
Hydropower Generator Model Rectangular plastic jugs Foam tube Wooden dowel rods (1/4” thick) Rubber stoppers 3/8 x 1” bolts Disc magnets Plastic spoons Digital multimeter Magnet wire Motors Alligator clips Pencil sharpener Permanent markers Rulers Sharp utility knives Compact discs or sturdy, plastic material Double-sided tape Drill and drill bits Glue gun and glue sticks Pulleys (optional) LED bulbs (optional) Old rags
Exploring Stream Flow
Exploring Water Temperature Thermometers
Dissolved Oxygen Personality Party
Experimenting with Micro-hydropower Generation Micro-hydro generator Hose adapter 5/8 to ½ NPT thread Garden hose Garden hose cap 5-gallon bucket Tubing or hose that fits ½ NPT thread Old rags / towels
Heavy-duty string Stakes Hammer Tape measure (20 ft minimum) Waterproof yardstick Twist ties Floating object Fishing net Stopwatch Calculator (optional) Boots or hip waders (optional) Permanent markers (optional) Long pole or stick (optional) Tape or string (optional) Dissolved oxygen field test kit Cardstock Cups Rubber bands String Scissors
